Methods & Assessment for ELLs

Catalog description

This course offers opportunities to develop both content and experiential knowledge in the teaching of English as a Second/Foreign Language. A number of ESL teaching methods will be discussed in light of the linguistics and learning theories that they derive from. The course is designed to develop an understanding of the principles and methods of language teaching and understand different assessment techniques used to measure students’ learning. Further, use of assessment results to improve classroom instructions and major concerns related to assessing English Language Learners will be discussed. *A minimum twenty-five (25) hours of fieldwork is required. Offered: fall.